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By Dylan Campbell |
February 11, 2025

Youths have a shot at polo success in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Polo Club team of four started in fall 2024.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
March 12, 2025

Hotel hijinks highlight busy weekend by the bay

Officers respond to a valet area fight, an abandoned woman and a deserted man at three bayside Sarasota hotels. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
February 16, 2025

Art enthusiasts get up-close view of famous Florida artists

Works by 22 of the renowned 26 Highwaymen artists are on display at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel for one week only.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 26, 2024

BooFest sends shivers through Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual Halloween celebration in Lakewood Ranch is a combination of scary and sweet.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 16, 2024

Longboat Chief of Police George Turner to leave department in January

Turner's departure was announced to police department personnel on Dec. 12, though specific reasons behind the change remain unclear.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 14, 2024

Longboat Key town hall to close temporarily for resiliency reinforcements

The building will close over the holidays for construction to start on the hardening project that upgrades the roof, windows and generator.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Gordon |
December 20, 2024

The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Petra Rivera |
January 1, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 9-13 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bird Key and a home in Emerald Harbor top this week's sales at $1.9 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
May 20, 2024

Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

Sarasota
News

By Gayle Williams |
January 31, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra soars to new heights in Masterworks: 'Heroic Spirit' program

The performance of Márquez’s Fandango for Violin and Orchestra left the audience begging for more.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Adam Hughes |
January 30, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Higel Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Miri Hardy |
January 16, 2025

Myakka counts record black skimmers

Clean water and undisturbed natural habitats attract and sustain imperiled native bird species.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
February 18, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch-area real estate sales at $2.15 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 18, 2025

Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches

Piles of dead fish added to the foul odor on some parts of Longboat Key beaches around Feb. 17.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 21, 2025

Calusa Country Club to open in Lakewood Ranch in February

Lakewood Ranch's newest golf course will feature 30 holes and a socialized concept.

East County
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 19, 2025

Shorebird stewards ready for start of breeding season in Florida

Nesting shorebirds frequent Longboat and Lido Key beaches in the spring and summer months, with the season officially starting on Feb. 15.

Longboat Key
News

By Janet Combs |
January 2, 2025

Sarasota rings in 2025 with 25th annual block party and pineapple drop

The event, held downtown New Year's Eve, attracted more than 30,000 people to celebrate.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 14, 2024

Public mobility options make beaches accessible for those with disabilities

The new EcoRover and Longboat Key Fire Rescue's sand wheelchair empower people to explore area beaches independently.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 2, 2025

Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."

Longboat Key
News

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